Ingredients
For the Cake:
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp peppermint extract
– 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Mint Cream:
– 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 2-3 tbsp whipped cream or milk
– 1 tsp peppermint extract
– Green food coloring (optional)
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Sauce:
– 1 cup chocolate chips
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans, and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cake:
– In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
3. Bake the Cake:
– Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for about 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Make the Mint Cream:
– Beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Add the whipped cream or milk and peppermint extract, and beat until fluffy. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Assemble the Cake:
– Spread mint cream on top of one cake layer. Place another cake layer on top and repeat the process. Apply a thin layer of mint cream all over the cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Decorate the Cake:
– Apply a thick layer of mint cream all over the cake.
7. Make the Chocolate Sauce:
– Heat the heavy cream until it comes to a simmer. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted.
8. Drizzle the Chocolate Sauce:
– Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the cake and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
9. Serve:
– Slice and serve the cake cold or at room temperature.
Enjoy!
